The state of solar energy in Pakistan
Distributed power generation is hitting the country’s grid, making the energy mix cleaner, but also making it harder to run the already unwieldy national grid
PIA debt restructuring: a surprisingly balanced deal
The government of Pakistan is generally terrible at negotiating complex transactions, but in the PIA debt restructuring, may have gotten itself an as-good-as-possible agreement that spreads the pain among the banks and the government relatively evenly
The Jazz IPO is finally coming. What does it mean for the PSX?
Nearly three decades after launching, Pakistan’s largest telecommunications company is about to list itself on the stock exchange. What is that likely to mean for investors?
Top City 1: The suburban real estate development that brought down former ISI chief Faiz Hameed
The retired lieutenant general is not the first high-ranking military official to be court martialed over financial dealings, but perhaps the first one about a real estate development that has nothing to do with the military
The bull case for Pakistan
Why, despite all the negativity, the fundamentals of the country's economy are about to hit a positive tipping point, followed most likely by a multi-decade boom
Education in Pakistan: Not good, but maybe good enough
Each successive generation is better educated than the one that came before it; democracy and the 18th Amendment help
The Big Three oligarchy in Pakistani automobiles is over
Having dominated the market since the 1980s, the three Japanese automakers face stiff competition from Korean and Chinese automakers, and their own lethargy in adjusting to consumer preferences
Pakistan no longer has a population problem
While the rest of the world struggles with low birth rates, Pakistan is entering the sweet spot of the double demographic dividend. We should abolish the Population Welfare Department to keep the demographic party going longer
The federal government might abolish five ministries. That’s just scratching the surface
Institutional reform in the federal government requires a gutting of the bureaucracy, the elimination of thousands of jobs, and strong political will
PSO wants a loan-to-equity swap against its debt. How well thought out is the plan?
With circular debt ballooning out of control, out of the box thinking is being used to address it. Sadly, it won’t work
PostEx’s acquisition of CallCourier has propelled them to the top of the logistics market in Pakistan. What’s next?
The logistics business has not been easy for anyone in Pakistan. After its acquisition of CallCourier, what is PostEx’s plan forward? plan forward?
Walls rules Pakistan’s ice cream economy with an iron fist. Could Omore have an opening this year?
Launched in 1995, Walls climbed over local players to the top and has fended off any attempts at competition. Could that change?
Privatising DISCOs is agenda item number one. Maybe it shouldn’t be
Everyone seems agreed on the privatisation of our DISCOS. But has anyone bothered to look at what is best for these companies and the consumers?
PIA is up for sale, and there’s a six-way battle for who will take the prize
Four different airlines, power producers, and real estate developers are all in the running to buy PIA when the airline is finally privatised
K-Electric’s new owners still haven’t gotten management control. What will be left to control by the time they’re up to bat?
It has been more than a year since Shaheryar Chishty bought KE. Why hasn’t he gotten management control, and will he be inheriting a different company from the one he bought?